Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

If there is a reference to a third party to determine a dispute,in most cases the decision is binding.

The federal court system consists of ____ level(s)of courts.

The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

A court is a tribunal established by:

The types of civil cases that can be brought in federal district courts include:

To begin a lawsuit,both parties must appear in person and state their claims and defenses in court.

One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:

Provisions in contracts may actually prevent future lawsuits from occurring.

A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

When arbitration is mandatory under a statute,the losing party generally can appeal from such arbitration to a court.